Community Corrections Center Supervisor

Washington County Community Corrections serves an important role in keeping our community safe. This department works to prevent the recurrence of crime among adult justice-involved individuals (JIIs) by supervising them and connecting them with the resources they need to change problem behavior. Community Corrections supervises approximately 3,000 JIIs using a range of evidence-based strategies, while working in partnership with the Courts, law enforcement, and the state Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. The Community Corrections Center is a minimum-security adult residential corrections facility that operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
The Community Corrections Center Supervisor has broad supervisory responsibilities over center staff and manages the day-to-day operations, safety, and security of the center during their assigned shift. This role provides direct supervision to Community Corrections Specialists and volunteers and delivers technical and functional direction to other assigned staff.
Duties of this position include:

• Supervising and evaluating the work of staff in maintaining security and managing cases of residents at the Community Corrections Center.
• Providing and coordinating staff training's and development programs in security and resident supervision procedures.
• Advising staff on Center rules, policies, and operating procedures.
• Evaluating employee performance and prepares performance evaluations.
• Coaching and counseling employees to correct deficiencies, and recommend and administer progressive discipline to correct performance and conduct issues.
• Maintaining order and security of the Center, responds to complaints, settles disputes and resolves grievances and conflicts involving residents of the center
• Providing coaching to residents using problem solving techniques; assists residents dealing with emergency family and personal issues.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and theories of human behavior, individual differences in ability and personality, learning and motivation; and assessment of behavioral disorders
• Policies and procedures related to public safety and security
• The criminal justice system, including the operations of a minimum security, residential facility and probation operations
• Principles and procedures of supervision, motivation, training, and evaluation of staff performance

• Develop, motivate, and supervise personnel as they work
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work unit activities
• Monitor and assess performance of individuals and the work unit and make improvements or take corrective action
• Speak to others in a manner that effectively conveys information
• Actively listen, giving full attention to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate

• Maintain accurate and complete records and reports
• Communicate orally and in writing so that others will understand
• Read and understand written information, reports, and ideas
• Negotiate with others to settle disputes and defuse conflicts
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field; AND 1 year of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience; OR
• An Associate's degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field; AND 3 years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience; OR
• A high school diploma or equivalent; AND 5 years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience.

• Work varied shifts including weekends, evenings, and nights.
• Available to be on-call as needed.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Must acquire and maintain CPR and first aid certification.
• Must be certified and in good standing as a Corrections Officer by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or have the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Must be a US citizen, or become a US citizen within 18 months of hire.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment, psychological assessment, and the DPSST pre-employment medical exam prior to appointment.
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Next Steps:

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes.
3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Depending on the number of applicants that meet MQs, a SME panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of your application materials, including your responses to the supplemental questions.
4. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME as soon as possible.
5. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend a conditional offer of appointment.
6. Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate(s) will undergo a background investigation, psychological evaluation, DPSST Medical exam, physical capacity test, driving record check, and reference checks.
7. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

• Questions about this recruitment? Contact Elle at Elle_Krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov
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